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H.R. Pufnstuf is an American children's television series created by Sid and Marty Krofft. It was the first independent live-action, life-sized-puppet program, following on from their work with Hanna-Barbera 's program The Banana Splits Adventure Hour. [1] .
After designing the characters and sets for Hanna-Barbera 's The Banana Splits (NBC, 1968–1970), the Kroffts' producing career began in 1969 with the landmark children's television series H.R. Pufnstuf. The series introduced the team's trademark style of large-scale, colourful design, puppetry, and special effects.
Nov 28, 2023 · The Kroffts eventually opened their own, the short-lived World of Sid & Marty Krofft, in Atlanta in the 1970s. They first made their mark in television with "H.R. Pufnstuf," which spawned...
Sid & Marty swear up and down “H.R.” stands for “Royal Highness” backwards. H.R. Pufnstuf employed quite a few “little people”. Marty discovered one selling newspapers on Hollywood Blvd.
The Kroffts made their television debut in 1969 with NBC’s “H.R. Pufnstuf,” which centered on the magical adventures of boy named Jimmy, a talking flute and a six-foot dragon. The series, which introduced the brothers’ innovative mix of live-action and puppetry, was made into a Universal Pictures feature in 1970.
Nov 27, 2023 · Marty Krofft's business acumen was why the partnership with brother Sid Krofft, which produced 'H.R. Pufnstuf' and 'Land of the Lost,' still influences TV.
H.R. Pufnstuf was Sid and Marty Krofft's first television show, based on a show the Kroffts developed earlier. Seventeen episodes and reruns aired on Saturday mornings from 1969–1971. It was shot on a sound stage at Paramount Studios. A young English boy named Jimmy had gone out to play with his...
